Siting a New Home
Home siting is the process of determining how to place the house on a building lot for maximum liveability. Siting is influenced mostly by the building footprint compared to available land. In the countryside,
Aftermarket Solar
A solar power installation is only as good as its design so it's important to work with a reputable company that has engineers on staff. A viability study is required to choose the right
Central Vacuums
A central vacuum cleaner is a system that is built into a new home to make cleaning easier and quieter. They feature ducts in the walls that carry dust and debris to a central
Green Is In
The word green has the same Germanic root as the words for grass and grow. During the middle ages, it was associated with wealth and the gentry class of England. Today, we associate it
Owner-Builder Advantages
You may have visited a new home while shopping for real estate. They are the benchmark for home buyers everywhere. House-hunters will visit a show home and then compare everything else they see to
Buy New or Resale?
Buying a home can be an exercise in priorities and value. Homebuyers are inundated with different comparable properties, each having it's own value proposition. One predominant factor that more people are looking at is return
Down Payment Options
This is a question first-time buyers ask themselves when they find the perfect starter home. It's in the right neighbourhood, at the right price, and it shows pride of ownership. All the things a
Tips for Tidying Your Home
With the colder weather and snow falling outside (even in Victoria!) you are likely spending more time indoors these days. If you're looking for things to do, a fun project can be to organize your
3 Local Interior Design Firms
As we move into the winter season we begin spending more time indoors for work or play and you may notice that your home is in need of a few updates. Good interior design can
Selling your home? Read this first.
Selling your home can be stressful. Some questions you likely have are, what is the best price to sell my home for? Where do I find a buyer? What facts do I need to disclose